New York's Hottest Gay Trainer Round One: Nick Coompol

(Contestant Number One: Nick Coompol)

A new year means a new you. But before you can even start to think of working on that Fire Island body, you're going to need some inspiration. Enter Next Magazine's New York's Hottest Gay Trainer contest, which pits six of the city's hottest gay fitness professionals against eachother to see who is the sexiest of them all. Check NextMagazine.com everyday over the next two weeks to meet your contestants, with Round One voting begining on Thursday. The winner of the contest will appear on the cover of our February 15 Gym and Fitness Issue.

So without further adieu, meet our first contestant:

Nick Coompol

Gym: Crunch 54th St.
Years Training: 10 Years
From: Thailand
Height: 5'9''
Weight: 180 lbs

How did you get started training?
I started with my friends. I didn't believe in personal trainers, but my friend suggested I should do it. I started with New York Sports Club and got my certification. Then, continued my career from there.

Why do you think you're New York's Hottest Gay Trainer?
I love what I do. I love my body, and I like to be healthy. I want to be sharing that with others that could benefit from exercise and eating healthier.

Do you have a personal fitness philosophy? 
To be healthy you just have to focus on the goal you want to accomplish. It's about changing yourself. You have to start from you.

What's the biggest mistake people make at the gym?
The big mistake people make is that they think they're very strong and can lift very heavy. Then, they're going home and eating like nothing will be left for them tomorrow.